Student and Alumni Profiles

Student Profiles

Keith M. StiggersChicago, IL

I am thankful I chose NIU Law because of the relationships I have developed here. I have a whole community of great people I can count on, and I’m confident that the bonds that I have forged this year will be lifelong.

Hayley BottsMacomb, IL

I am thankful I chose NIU Law because I truly believe that I wouldn't be as successful as I am anywhere else, both inside and outside the classroom.

Andrew J. MertzenichRoscoe, IL

[I'm thankful I chose NIU Law because] nowhere on earth will you find a community so accepting of every kind of background and personality.

Alumni Profiles

Karen DonnellyClass of 2014LaSalle County (IL) State's Attorney

The College of Law gave me a great education for which I will eternally be grateful. While at NIU Law, I worked for two years for the state’s attorney's office, so I was very fortunate to learn what prosecuting cases is like. I recommend that students ask about various internships and take advantage of them.

NIU Law provided more than classrooms and theory. NIU is more than an institution of higher education or a platform to meet other professionals. Personally, I see NIU Law as my home and the many talented and intelligent people I met here as family.

Sheri CurranClass of 1997General Counsel, Augustana College

It’s a cliché, but so true: NIU College of Law really did teach me how to “think like a lawyer.” [My advice to students is] think specifically about what you want to do with your law degree. Talk to lawyers and understand what they do. If law school is the next step, immerse yourself fully in your education.